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Portrait of William Gurley Munson
William Merritt Chase
1868 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A refined 19th-century portrait of a young gentleman, captured with masterful light and shadow.
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece with softened warm notes — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well as a centered vertical note
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted in 1868, this portrait by the renowned American artist William Merritt Chase depicts William Gurley Munson with striking clarity and dignity. The work showcases the artist's early mastery of character study, featuring a warm, focused light on the subject's face contrasted against a deep, atmospheric background.
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